Asari

The Asari are one of the most powerful and respected species in the galaxy. They were the first species to discover and inhabit the Citadel, and were instrumental in the development of the Citadel Council. They continue to be the heart of galactic society. Asari are revered for their elegance, diplomacy and Biotic talent, making them one of the most loved and feared species.

A typical Asari usually has either a blue or purple complexion and can live for a millennia. A mono-gendered species, Asari are able to reproduce with any gender and with any species. Though they resemble human females, Asari are non-gender specific and have no concept of gender differences. During conversation,Liara T'Soni states that "male and female have no real meaning for us." Unfortunately, any species that mates with an Asari will have a 100% Asari child, both physically and genetically. Mating is used as a way for the Asari to randomize the genes of the offspring so they don't become sterile.

There are three main life stages of the Asari:

The Maiden stage starts at birth and it is a time of exploration and experience. At this stage, many Asari are curious and restless.

The Matron stage begins at around 350 years of age. During this time, there is a desire to settle down and raise children.

The Matriarch stage begins around 700 years of age; earlier if the individual melds rarely. At this point in their life Asari become active in their community as councilors or other types of guiding lights. With centuries of experience they offer knowledge and insight that no other species can match.

Economically, the Asari have the single largest economy in the galaxy. This large amount of wealth is partly because the Asari have a virtual monopoly on biotic technology.

One of the oddest aspects of the Asari is their military. Asari children decide at an young age whether they want to be warriors or not and from that point, their entire lives are engrossed by it. Because of the lack of heavy armour and support weapons, the Asari has adapted to become masters of ambush, infiltration and assassination. The Turians have a saying about the Asari, "The Asari are the finest warriors in the galaxy. Fortunately, there are not many of them."

Asari come from the planet Thessia, which has an abundance of Element Zero, and contributes to the Asari's massive economy.